Published Jul 5, 2013
hyt5018
4 Posts
Here's some detail on my current situation. I am currently working for a small medical equipment company as a liaison in a hospital, delivering equipment and handling light billing duties. I do not have any face to face contact with anyone from the company, occasionally a delivery driver that drops off equipment needed. All communication is done via email or phone. Another detail is that the main office is about 20-30 miles away from the on site location. The only time I went to the office was for a "2nd interview," but that was just to meet the manager, I had basically gotten the job after my initial interview.
I've been at the company for just over 6 months. I went from full-time to part-time (40 hrs per week to 24 hrs). I want to write them a letter of resignation, however should I send it via email, mail, face to face, or a combination?
I know email is "iffy" because it can come off as unprofessional. It may be difficult to arrange a meeting since the company is small and the manager is handling multiple aspects of the company.
johnnychang
82 Posts
Call and email - I got laid off via both from a big educational institution so I think its considered professional.
DalekRN
194 Posts
I submitted a physical letter to my DON and personally delivered it.
BD-RN, BSN, RN
173 Posts
I was working nights at my last job so I rarely saw my manager; how would I personally hand her my notice? I did give her a heads up in person that I was considering relocating that would force me to leave. When I submitted my official notice, I sent her an email with an attached, professionally written letter. I always attach a letter, because written notice is usually considered professional, and some don't consider verbal notice as official notice. To me, an email is like telling someone verbally, so I'd attach a letter, just to be on the safe side.
Thank you for the advice! I'm planning on sending an email with an official letter document attached. My manager also informed me when I was first hired that they are Okay and understand if I need to leave the company. I just wasn't sure on the "etiquette" stand point of this scenario.